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With winter approaching, even a California winter, I'm grateful to Gordon Donald.  He's saved my marriage.  When it's cold, my wife's inordinately attractive backside is nearly frozen by the icy blast beneath the copilot's seat.

So, taking Gordon's advice, I bought a square foot of wet suit material from a local dive shop along with the contact cement recommended by the proprietor.  The holes for the aileron and flap tubes and the gear door actuator are now sealed perfectly. I test hopped the airplane without the seat in, and the area is virtually draft free.

Just a couple of process comments.  First, while the rubber is very flexible and does not bind the controls even slightly, I applied some silicone spray where the rubber meets the tubes.  This will lubricate without damaging the rubber.  Second, contact cement instantly adheres when treated surfaces touch.  So, I placed waxed paper between the cockpit closeout rib and the rubber while in the process of moving the rubber into the proper position.  When alinged, I pulled the wax paper out and bonded the surfaces.  Easy!

Gordon, call me when you are next in San Francisco.  I owe you a dinner.

Byron Fox
LNC2
N3144C
Mill Valley, CA

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